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Resistance vs. Resilience: The Two Faces of Strength
In medicine, ecology, and psychology, resistance vs resilience defines how we survive change. One holds the line; the other learns to rebuild it. True strength lies in knowing when to stand firm—and when to bend.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Oct 164 min read


The Myth of Happiness
For centuries, we’ve searched for happiness like treasure. Yet true joy isn’t found—it’s remembered. Discover how biology and mindfulness lead us home.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Oct 144 min read


Healing the Narrative: How the Stories We Tell Shape the Body
Our stories live in the body. Unhealed narratives fuel stress, pain, and illness. When truth replaces fear, the body listens — and begins to heal.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Oct 135 min read


Time as Treatment, Part II: Healing Across Past, Present, and Future
Time does not move in a straight line — neither does healing. Veterans live across three timelines at once: the past that lingers, the present that demands, and the future that still holds promise. Time is not only medicine; it is the ground we walk as we heal.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Oct 128 min read


The Math of Life: Understanding Your Metabolism
Metabolism is more than calories in and out — it’s the hidden math of life. Age, genetics, hormones, and choices all shape how your body burns energy. By understanding your metabolism, you can take control of diet, movement, sleep, and stress to keep your body’s engine running strong.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Oct 104 min read


The Long Shadow of Exposure: The Long Latency of Toxic Exposure
Illness from toxic exposure doesn’t always appear right away. The long latency of toxic exposure means diseases like cancer, lung disease, and neuropathy may emerge decades later. Veterans and responders must advocate for recognition and screenings
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Oct 65 min read


Loneliness: Loneliness and Health
Loneliness is more than an ache in the heart — it can harm health as much as smoking. For veterans and civilians alike, disconnection fuels disease. This blog explores why loneliness is rising and how small acts of reconnection can begin the healing.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Oct 56 min read


Vulnerability in Veterans: Weakness or Strength?
Vulnerability once meant exposure to danger in combat. After service, it can mean courage, trust, and connection. This reflection explores how veterans can carry both truths without shame.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Sep 255 min read


I Do Again and Again: Building a Good Marriage That Lasts
Marriage is more than a contract—it is a daily covenant of trust, respect, and forgiveness. Learn how to build a good marriage that lasts.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Sep 255 min read


Laughter: Medicine Without a Prescription
Laughter lowers stress, boosts immunity, eases pain, and strengthens the heart—true medicine without a prescription.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Sep 224 min read


Veterans Prostate Cancer and PSA Testing: The Cost of Uncertainty
Veterans face higher risks of prostate cancer from service exposures. PSA is a vital tool but imperfect. Modern refinements like free PSA, MRI, and biomarkers can bring clarity while avoiding unnecessary harm.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Sep 229 min read


Rust in the Blood: Iron, Oxidation, and the Hidden Fires of Aging
Iron is life’s paradox—vital for oxygen and strength, yet a spark for the fires of aging. This blog explores how balance, not fear, determines whether iron heals or harms.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Sep 155 min read


The Immune Network – Inflammation, Acceptance, and the Serenity We Seek
The immune system is not just a system but a lifelong network shaped by stress, worry, and experiences. This blog explores how inflammation becomes both shield and saboteur — and why acceptance and balance are key to finding serenity.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Sep 125 min read


The Cost of Mistrust
Trust holds families, communities, and nations together. When mistrust takes its place, stress rises, cooperation collapses, and division grows. This blog explores how mistrust shapes medicine, climate action, and violence—and why rebuilding trust is our most urgent work.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Sep 117 min read


Hydration as Medicine
Water is the body’s oldest medicine. From protecting kidneys to sharpening the mind, hydration remains the forgotten prescription for health and healing.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Sep 69 min read


The Cooled and the Cooked: Veterans and Extreme Heat in America
Veterans and extreme heat reveal America’s divide: some find relief in cool air, while others face illness, strain, and silence in the heat.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Sep 45 min read


The Biology of Betrayal: When the System Doesn’t Listen
Betrayal leaves scars in more than memory—it reshapes biology. Learn how mistrust triggers inflammation, slows healing, and why trust is medicine
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Aug 296 min read


The Science of Silence: Why Quiet Heals the Body
Silence isn’t empty—it’s medicine. In moments of quiet, the body lowers blood pressure, stress hormones reset, and even the brain begins to repair. For veterans and anyone living in constant noise, learning to embrace silence can restore balance, focus, and healing.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Aug 274 min read


Sleep Trackers and Snake Oil- What is the Hype?
Sleep trackers promise deep insights, but are they science or snake oil? Discover what these devices can—and can’t—measure, why sleep scores often mislead, and what truly restores rest for veterans and civilians alike.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Aug 255 min read


Noise Without End: When Chronic Distraction Becomes a Cage
Distraction feels harmless—but chronic distraction blocks healing and feeds stress. For veterans, the cost runs deeper than lost focus.
Dr. Howard A. Friedman MD, founder of HHOM LLC
Aug 244 min read
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